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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2509521

UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311

Financials

$414K$496K2023$700K$459K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$699,531$458,665$240,866$254,766$0$254,766
December 31, 2023990$414,105$496,327-$82,222$13,900$0$13,900
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$699,531
of which government grants
$127,731
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$93,209
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$100,339
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$14,400
Travel
$6,000
Program services (functional)
$456,165
Management and general (functional)
$2,500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,900
Total assets, end of year
$254,766
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$254,766
Gross receipts
$699,531
Employees
5
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORENZO ROBERTSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$58,767
SLYVIA ROBERTSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
5$0
TIMOTHY BOUIEVP AND TREASURER
Trustee or director
5$0
CORETHA SMITHSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
MAYBELL ROBERTSONDIRECTOR BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LORENZO ROBERTSONPRESIDENT AND PROGRAM DIRECTOOR
Key employee
50$76,500
DERALD ROBERTSONVICE PRESIDENT & PROGRAM COORDINA
Trustee or director
20$17,631
CRHISTOPHER BARNHILLPROGRAM SPECIALIST
Key employee
20$17,199
RODNEY BROWNTREASURER
Officer
5$0
TIMOTHY BOUIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1033 W SISTRUNK BLVD STE 208, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33311-8125
In care of
% LORENZO ROBERTSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LORENZO ROBERTSON, 1220 HAMPTON BLVD 31, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33068
Signed the 990
LORENZO ROBERTSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(813) 391-6710
Return prepared by
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Mission

The organization provides education, empowerment, and encouragement to Black same-gender-loving men and their loved ones. It exists to uplift and inspire Black men to live boldly and authentically while creating supportive spaces where they can thrive openly.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Overall Program Overview Over 2,800 individuals were served through five core programs that provide mentorship, advocacy, health services, and cultural empowerment for Black same-gender-loving men and their families.
    Expenses $285,000 · grants $285,000
  • B.R.O.T.H.A.S. Project Builds brotherhood, resilience, and leadership through workshops, retreats, and peer-support circles designed to strengthen identity and community connection.
    Expenses $30,000 · grants $30,000
  • Ujima Advocacy Project: Promotes collective responsibility and social justice. Prot??g?? Project:Provides mentorship, life-skills training, and professional development for emerging leaders to promote empowerment and long-term success. Heroes Project:Offers HIV testing, counseling, and prevention education Tapestry Project: Uses storytelling, arts, and culturalto foster healing.
    Expenses $143,665 · grants $143,665

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2509521
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$254,766
Income (IRS master file)
$699,531

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
August 9, 2021
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$699,531$458,665$254,766IRS
990December 2023$414,105$496,327$13,900XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 83-2509521).

Questions about UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE

What is the EIN of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE is 83-2509521.
Is UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2021.
Are donations to UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LORENZO ROBERTSON.
Who are the officers and directors of UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,767 (LORENZO ROBERTSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does UJIMA MENS COLLECTIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $699,531, expenses of $458,665 and total assets of $254,766 at year end.

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